Feb. 29, 2024Thursday psychiatry Medicine of the mind DO child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist is also a children’s book author and private practice owner “I love psychiatry because I get to connect with patients and have the honor of walking alongside them during their journey of life, while also helping them with the challenges they face,” says Dana Reid, DO. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday Black History Monthfamily medicinewomen in medicine Empowering medicine Black History Month: Early-career DO shares insights on underrepresentation and injustice in medicine After becoming one of the youngest Black women to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, Ashley R. Peterson, DO, joined a professional team that focuses on value-based care for underserved patients. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Jan. 2, 2024Tuesday Coffee break These 3 future ‘coffee docs’ love java so much, they created a startup to sell specialized coffee products Frequent visits to local coffeeshops inspired these osteopathic medical students to establish their own coffee business—while also juggling medical school. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Dec. 1, 2023Friday nutrition Just what the doctor ordered Where nutrition meets osteopathic medicine: New York DO/RD supports area youth and patients Family physician and registered dietician Alexander Ford, DO, RD, discusses his passionate work with 4th Family, a local nonprofit, and the ways he advises patients on nutrition and food. DOs to Know By Angel Green, OMS IV
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday culinary medicinelifestyle medicine Food for thought What’s cooking? ‘TheChefDoc’ Colin Zhu, DO, serves up lifestyle and culinary medicine Combining his passions for health and wellness with nutrition, Colin Zhu, DO, uses a unique blend of lifestyle and culinary medicines to optimize his patients’ overall wellbeing. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Oct. 23, 2023Monday Think pink DO surgical oncologist specializes in caring for patients who have breast cancer Sadia Khan, DO, shares her journey, discusses the subspecialty and offers advice to medical students. DOs to Know By Angel Green, OMS IV
Sept. 1, 2023Friday neurology Patient advocacy DO headache medicine specialist uses her unique experiences to raise awareness of headache disorders “Being a person who gets migraines allows me to better relate to my patients,” says neurologist Abigail L. Chua, DO. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday Dynamic duo Double duty: How 2 Florida physicians are working together to give back in an underserved area Jeremy Olloqui, DO, and Adam Beeble, DO, talk to The DO about working side-by-side in Ocala, Florida. DOs to Know By Alex Sher, OMS IV
July 5, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voices Making a difference Physicians in politics: Tyler King, DO, is a Laredo, Texas, city council member Dr. King is focused on measures to improve public health in Laredo, such as addressing a food desert and taking steps to combat obesity. DOs to Know By Julia Pignanelli, OMS IV
June 1, 2023Thursday dermatology Maximizing your platform TikTok doc: How Muneeb Shah, DO, a.k.a ‘DermDoctor,’ became a top health influencer on social media TikTok star Muneeb Shah, DO, shares how he balances his busy dermatology career and his social media pursuits. DOs to Know By Julia Pignanelli, OMS IV